Friend, did you see the message we sent out about responding to the deadly flood in Derna, Libya? 

The flood on Sept. 10 broke two dams, tearing through communities and killing thousands -- nearly 4,000, according to the World Health Organization. As of today, over 9,000 people are still missing in the wreckage of their neighborhoods.

Our Emergency Response team is preparing shipments of critical supplies to help the survivors in Derna and the surrounding areas, but we need your support.

We’re relying on donors like you, friend, to help us get medical supplies to Derna quickly: Will you rush $125 now to help Americares respond to the tragedy in Derna and continue to take action to save lives around the world?

Thank you for your urgent action,

Christine Squires
President and CEO
Americares

P.S. If this message crossed paths with your contribution, we sincerely thank you for your generosity.

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From: Americares Emergency Response Team 
Subject: URGENT: Responding to the flood in Libya

Friend, 

On Sept. 10, in the dead of night, residents of Derna, Libya were awoken by a torrent of water flooding the streets and the screams of their neighbors as those who could climbed to rooftops for a chance of safety. 

Two major dams burst, releasing more than 30 million cubic meters of water into the city and surrounding areas. So far, it is estimated that 5,000 people have died, and over 10,000 are still missing in the wreckage.

Please, will you make a lifesaving gift of $125 right now to help Americares respond to this crisis and tragedies around the world?

Right now, we are procuring critical medical supplies in Europe, which we will ship to Derna, where a trusted partner will distribute this aid to health facilities, including mobile medical units. As we continue to assess the needs of the community, we will provide you with more updates. 

For now, we know that survivors in Derna need your support. Will you rush a $125 gift now to help us send lifesaving supplies to survivors in Derna and communities around the world that are hit by disasters like this one?

We rely on supporters like you to help us jump into action the moment tragedy strikes. Thank you for helping us save lives.

Americares Emergency Response Team